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In January 2025, SatRev successfully launched its latest nanosatellite, designed specifically for detecting, monitoring and qualifying blue carbon. Operated in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), by SatRev’s team, the satellite incorporates Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) adapted to meet the high demands for Very High-Resolution Earth Observation instruments.
One of the mission’s primary highlights is steady power delivery to support up to 36 W demand of the customers' payload, mainly the Data Processing Unit (DPU). This enables extended operational time for TelePIX’s optical payload. Design of the satellite’s systems ensure seamless mission performance and guarantees daily imaging operations.
The satellite was launched aboard Falcon-9, SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission on January 14, 2025. Nine days later, it was successfully delivered to the target orbit by the orbital transfer vehicle Impulse-2 Mira and deployed according to mission plan.
SatRev established initial communication during the first pass over the company's proprietary ground station. Telemetry confirmed the successful deployment of Hold-Down Release Mechanisms (HDRM) and nominal performance, confirming integration of ground and space segments.
The satellite is currently operating nominally in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP). Through daily communications SatRev is collecting telemetry providing data on onboard energy levels, satellite temperatures and modules functionality.
The upcoming steps for the mission include commissioning of high-throughput X-Band radio, ADCS, and refinement of the satellite’s TLE using onboard sensors.
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